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The use of a Swallowing Workstation, to associate, in synchrony, the high-definition imaages of the bolus progression and the electromyographic recording of the bolus transit will allow us study the specific physiopathological alterations of swallowing in Paarkinson Disease, in related syndromes (MSA and PSP) and in ALS. In particular it will possible to evaluate the temporal patterns of activation of the different muscle groups, the alterations of the coordination between them and the transit speed of the bolus in the different phases.

Multiple sclerosis: impact on oral hHygiene, dysphagia, and quality of life

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system reacts by damaging the central nervous system, specifically myelin and oligodendrocytes. It is the most debilitating neurological disease among young adults, causing personal, familiar, social, and professional limitations. Multiple sclerosis can cause disturbances in the orofacial district, due to a demyelination process on the nerves of the head and neck district. The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health status, dysphagia, and quality of life of patients affected by MS.

Late radiation-associated dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients: evidence, research and management

In head and neck cancer (HNC) scenario, newer radiotherapy (RT) techniques, such as intensity modulated RT (IMRT), aim to reduce acute and late toxicity without impair tumor response and loco-regional control rates. However, late radiation-associated dysphagia (RAD) remains a major clinical problem and has gained a growing importance in the last few years, especially due to human papilloma virus (HPV)-related HNC favorable prognosis. The aim of this review was to provide clinical information about late RAD.

Alterazioni della deglutizione correlate all’età: la presbifagia

The anatomical, physiological and functional changes that contribute to alterations in swallowing as part of “aging” are called presbyphagia, and involve natural diminish- ment of functional reserve. These progressive alterations put older adults at risk for dys- phagia with an increased incidence of penetration and aspiration during swallowing leading to dangerous complications. The prevalence of dysphagia goes from 30% in in- dependently living older people, to 60% in institutionalized patients.

Sperimentazione preliminare di un test di screening a consistenze multiple per la valutazione della disfagia orofaringea

Introduzione: L’inquadramento in regime di ricovero ospedaliero della gravità della disfagia orofaringea (DO) mediante test di screening migliora la gestione del paziente, stabilendo precocemente il corretto approccio dietetico e prevenendo complicanze respiratorie. Sono stati proposti numerosi test basati sulla evocazione del riflesso della tosse all’ assunzione di acqua, con una specificità del 50–88% ed una sensibilità del 27–85%.